The protagonist of the series, a knight who made his way to being the leader of King Peregrine's army with his tall tales of slain dragons and vanquished evil legions. He's actually quite a coward, and was the first one to be slain at the Battle of Gallowmere; felled by the very first arrow fired. The King, embarrassed by this, had Fortesque buried with full military honors and spread the story of Dan single-handedly destroying Zarok and his wicked undead army. 100 years later Daniel is resurrected by Zarok's magic, giving him a chance to make amends for his ignoble death.

* ButtMonkey: Doesn't get a whole lot of respect in the first game ([[FakeUltimateHero not that he's earned it, anyway.]])* TheCameo / GuestFighter : Appears as a playable character in ''VideoGame/HotShotsGolf'' and ''VideoGame/PlaystationAllStarsBattleRoyale''.* DemBones* EyesAreUnbreakable: Zig-zagged. Dan lost his left eye over a hundred years ago, but his ''right'' eye is still intact.* EyeScream: He died in the first few seconds of the Battle of Gallowmere, as the very first arrow fired went right in his eye.* FakeUltimateHero: He set himself up as one in life, climbing the ranks of Gallowmere's military thanks to his fanciful tales impressing the right people. When Gallowmere actually went to war, Dan was one of the first casualties. He never went to the Hall of Heroes after his demise, but in Gallowmere his status as a 'hero' was preserved for the sake of morale.* FirstEpisodeResurrection: Obviously.* HelmetsAreHardlyHeroic: ...[[RealityEnsues But are pretty handy for surviving a hail of arrows]].** Subverted in the [[RegionalBonus Japanese version]] of the game, which gives Dan an optional helmet with cutscenes edited to feature it.* HeroesPreferSwords: His signature weapon, and the form several of his best weapons take.* TookALevelInBadass: Posthumously.* TheUnintelligible: Thanks to his missing jawbone, he can only speak in inarticulate moans. [[FridgeLogic To say nothing about his missing lungs and vocal chords]].** In ''VideoGame/MediEvil2'', however, his ability to speak seems far greater. He no longer moans, instead his speech is just kind of slurred. He almost doesn't require subtitles.** Falls to a midway point in ''VideoGame/PlaystationAllStarsBattleRoyale'' where his dialogue is partially understandable but subtitles are still needed. And [[KillZone Colonel Radec's]] rival battle against him starts when Dan is unable to comply with his demands to speak clearly.

A sorcerer once in the employ of King Peregrine, eventually falling out of favor with the King due to his experiments on the bodies of the dead. He was banished from the kingdom and spent years perfecting his dark arts. He created an unholy army of undead soldiers and demons, which he used to conquer many major areas of Gallowmere until the King intervened and deployed Sir Daniel and his battalion for a titanic battle. Zarok's army was defeated, [[NeverFoundTheBody but Zarok's body was never accounted for]]. Though thought to be long dead, he returns after 100 years in a bid to take over Gallowmere once again. With a magic spell called the "Evernight", he plunged the realm into perpetual darkness and robbed the living of their free will, along with raising the dead in the process.

* BigBad: Of the original game and the remake.* CardCarryingVillain* EvilLaugh: It's something he's worked on for the past 100 years!* EvilOverlord* EvilSorcerer* HornedHumanoid: Although, like [[Disney/SleepingBeauty Maleficent]], it could be a headdress.* LargeHam* LeanAndMean* {{Necromancer}}* NorioWakamoto: In the Japanese version.* ObviouslyEvil* SorcerousOverlord* [[AVillainNamedZrg A villain Named Zrk]]* VillainDecay: In the original game, he was definitely evil and sinister. In the remake, he's more comedic and LaughablyEvil.

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!! Lord Kardok

Zarok's [[TheDragon Dragon]], who has risen from the grave to serve his master once more.

* ChekhovsGunman: He's mentioned in passing early on as having been killed by Canny Tim.* CoolHorse : The horse is also undead.* DemBones* TheDragon* EvilCounterpart: Kardok is what Sir Dan would be if Zarok had control over Dan the way he does the rest of the undead.* EyeScream: He died the same way Dan did: With an arrow to the eye.* FlatCharacter: He has no personality or plot involvement; he's just a boss character who is forgotten as soon as he is defeated. Being foreshadowed is all that prevents him from being a GiantSpaceFleaFromNowhere.

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!! Al-Zalam

A genie who has been cursed to live in Dan's skull as a squatter. He is only present in the PSP remake.

* DeadpanSnarker* ExpositionFairy* IncrediblyLamePun: He's a fan of these.* MrExposition* SmartBall: He's the one to get the idea of using the Dragon Armour to access the Haunted Ruins, which have been surrounded by lava courtesy of Zarok.* VitriolicBestBuds: How he sees his relationship with Dan. Dan, [[StopHelpingMe not so much.]]* XMeetsY: [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Navi]] meets Borat.

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! The Hall of Heroes

!!Canny Tim

A crossbowman who was Sir Daniel's second-in-command in the Battle of Gallowmere, Canny Tim earned entry into the Hall of Heroes when he killed Zarok's champion, Lord Kardok, with a single, long-distance shot. When Dan visits the Hall for the first time, Tim gladly gives his old friend his crossbow to use. In ''Resurrection'', he also gives Daniel the stronger "Hero's Crossbow".

* AutomaticCrossbows* BewareTheNiceOnes: He killed [[TheDragon Lord Kardock]]. ''By [[EyeScream shooting him through the eye]]''. * NiceGuy: He's unfailingly cheerful.* VerbalBackspace: When talking about his famous shot in the remake:-->'''Tim:''' "After you were slain, I shot Zarok's champion, Lord Kardok! A clean kill, sir! Right through the eye at some three-hundred yards!"-->'''Dan:''' *[[DudeNotFunny Glares at him]]*-->'''Tim:''' "Uh, not that there's anything ''clever'' about shooting someone in the eye, sir."----

!!Stanyer Iron Hewer

A blacksmith who's also good at bashing heads in with his indestructible war hammer. Lucky for Dan, he lets him use it, as nowadays Hewer only ever uses the hammer to crack walnuts.

* TheBlacksmith* DropTheHammer* HornyVikings: In the remake, he's made to resemble one.* MundaneUtility: He uses that big warhammer of his as a giant nut-cracker.

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!!Woden the Mighty

A master swordsman who not only strikes fear in the hearts of his enemies... but also family pets and small children. Doesn't think very highly of Daniel and will let him know at every opportunity. Gives Daniel his mystic Broadsword (Longsword in the remake), along with the Hero's Sword in the remake out of pity. Another of his weapons, 'Woden's Brand', can be unlocked in Gallowmere Plains in ''Resurrection'' and serves as the game's InfinityPlusOneSword.

* HeroicComedicSociopath* {{Jerkass}}

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!!Imanzi Shongoma

Leader of a Amazonian tribe. Skilled with a spear, which she allows Daniel to use because she ''really'' took a shine to him.

* BladeOnAStick* DoubleEntendre: Practically every line of hers.* {{Gainaxing}}: In the remake.* VictoriasSecretCompartment: Pulls a Life Bottle out of this in the remake.

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!!Ravenhooves the Archer

The "last prince of the centaurs". A three-times Derby winner and an expert on longbows. He's a bit snooty but is nice enough to give Daniel three types of longbows (Normal, Flaming, and Magick).

* ArrowsOnFire* FrenchJerk: He has a French accent in the remake.* LastOfHisKind: Well, he was when he was alive.* UpperClassTwit

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!!Bloodmonath Skull Cleaver

A barbarian who's never without his trusty battle axe. Lives for fighting, loves staining his axe with the blood of his enemies. Decides to give Daniel his axe so it can once again "drink deep of demon blood".

* AnAxeToGrind* AxCrazy* BarbarianHero* BloodKnight* DyingMomentOfAwesome: He was killed attempting to fight an entire garrison, alone, with [[ImprobableWeaponUser only the spike on his helmet]]. CrazyAwesome doesn't begin to describe...* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast

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!!Karl Sturnguard

A firm believer in defense over offense, he was nearly unstoppable with his powerful (and rechargeable!) Magick Shield, which is his gift for Daniel.

* DyingMomentOfAwesome: Brutally inverted. He died choking on a sausage. A book states that it happened when Dirk Steadfast [[BerserkButton mocked his shield]] during a feast.* GratuitousGerman* MeaningfulName* StoneWall* VitriolicBestBuds: With Dirk Steadfast, in life.

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!!Dirk Steadfast

A knight possessing the all-powerful Magick Sword, which has enough power to cleave enemies into little green bits. He prefers to speak with his sword, since hardly anyone can understand his thick accent. And his Magick Sword can be Daniel's, provided he can pay enough homage to all the heroes except Megwynne beforehand.

A Celtic woman who singlehandedly stopped an invasion of her village by barbarian raiders while only armed with a pitchfork in one hand and a baby under one arm. So impressed were the Gods by her resolve and courage, they blessed her with an array of magic lightning bolts. She's one of the few heroes who has complete faith in Daniel succeeding in his quest, by lending a hand by giving him a limited stock of her lightning magic.

* ActionMom* BoltOfDivineRetribution* ImprobableWeaponUser* ShockAndAwe* TooAwesomeToUse: In the original game, once the Lightning was used up it's gone for good. In the remake, the Lightning can be refilled at the shop.

The Professor is a mad inventor, keen amateur magician, and self-styled "master of the occult". He dedicated his life to science in the hope that he might help mankind achieve a better existence.

* AbsentMindedProfessor* ArtificialLimbs: Both of his hands are mechanical, [[spoiler:due to having been crushed under a slab during the expedition to find Zarok's spellbook]].* TheAtoner: [[spoiler:He reveals that he was the one who helped Palethorn find Zarok's ancient spellbook, and he's deeply ashamed of his role in the ensuing catastrophe.]]* GadgeteerGenius: He's the character Dan goes to in order to get new weapons and upgrade ones he already has.* MadScientist: Though unlike most examples, he's a good guy.* NerdGlasses: Wears big round ones that make his pupils look massive.

At the age of 19, Kiya was selected by the Pharaoh Ramesses to be one of his 200 wives. Fortunately for her, he was very old and died before he was able to consummate the marriage. Unfortunately, she was selected to "accompany" him on his journey to the afterlife as his bride through eternity.

* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Has blue skin, though this is just because she's a reanimated mummy.* BandageBabe* BareYourMidriff* DiedInYourArmsTonight: [[spoiler:She is killed by UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper, but Dan uses a time machine to save her.]]* ImpossibleHourglassFigure: [[JustifiedTrope Justified]], since the mummification process involves the removal of several internal organs.* LoveInterest: To Sir Dan.** SatelliteLoveInterest: And that's all her role in the game.* MsFanservice: She looks pretty good for an ancient, mummified corpse.

Winston Chapelmount was a cheeky cockney boy of about 10 years old before he was crossed over to the spirit world. Charming and enthusiastic, he can brighten even the darkest room with his cheery, sweet nature. Unfortunately, he's also a ghost, which limits his involvement in proceedings somewhat. But Winston is all-too happy to help and eagerly joins in with the adventure whenever he feels he can be of use.

* BritishAccents: Has a distinct Cockney accent.* BritishTeeth: It's not actually visible in-game, but in concept art he's shown to have some crooked teeth.* ExpositionFairy: He's a replacement for the information gargoyles from the first game.* NiceHat: Wears a busted up old top hat.* SavePoint: His main purpose in the game is to act as a save point.-->'''Winston:''' "Alright, Dan, you've come a long way. I'd save if I was you."

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!!The Spiv

A strange, stocky humanoid clad in a heavy coat that happily sells Sir Dan ammunition and other items.

* CoatFullOfContraband* {{Expy}}: Fills the same role as the Merchant Gargoyles in the first game.* FriendInTheBlackMarket

The BigBad of ''VideoGame/{{Medievil 2}}'', Palethorn acquired Zarok's spellbook and unleashed havoc on London. However, something went wrong with the spell, and as a result he was transformed into a red-skinned demon, and the pages of the spellbook were scattered across London, thus making the monsters he summoned almost uncontrollable. Palethorn now seeks the remaining pages of the spellbook so he can complete the spell and take over the world.

* AristocratsAreEvil: Subverted, as he only pretends to be of an aristocratic upbringing for the sake of his image.* BigRedDevil: The backlash of the failed spell turned his skin bright red and gave him pointed ears.* BlondesAreEvil* CigarChomper: He always has a cigar in his mouth.* CoolShip: Rides with his henchmen aboard a flying craft armed with machine-guns and rockets.* DualBoss : [[spoiler:You fight him alongside the [[AttackOfTheFiftyFootWhatever enormous demon]] he summons.]]* EvilFormerFriend: Of Professor Kift.* GoodScarsEvilScars: He has one over his right eye, which is also [[MonochromaticEyes completely white]].* HoistByHisOwnPetard: [[spoiler:His CoolShip gets smacked out of the air by the very demon he summoned to crush Fortesque.]]* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: [[spoiler:If Dan loses the fight against Iron Slugger, Palethorn makes it clear that he intends to take Kiya as his prize.]]* LanternJawOfJustice: An evil example.* MotiveRant: A brief one, immediately before [[spoiler:his death]].-->'''Palethorn:''' "[[spoiler:It's funny... All I ever wanted was [[IJustWantToBeSpecial a little respect]]. And [[TakeOverTheWorld world domination]], of course. But really, for people to notice me. Well, [[TakingYouWithMe they'll notice this]].]]"* OohMeAccentsSlipping: In-universe, Palethorn carries himself with an aristocratic air, but when agitated, he quickly slips into his natural [[BritishAccents Cockney]] accent.* SteveBlum* TakingYouWithMe: [[spoiler:Dying and pinned under the wreakage of his CoolShip, Palethorn uses his last moments to speak the trope name and drop a satchel of dynamite.]]* WeCanRuleTogether: He briefly tries this on Dan. It doesn't work.-->'''Palethorn:''' "Think about it, Daniel; an eternity by my side. Why, with my powers, I could put flesh onto your bones as easy as pie."-->'''Dan:''' "I'd never join you!"-->'''Palethorn:''' "What was that? Could you ''mumble'' that again? No? Ah, well..."

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!!Dogman and Mander

Palethorn's henchmen, both mutated into inhuman monsters like himself by the failed spell.

* BrainsAndBrawn: Mander's the brains and Dogman's the brawn.* TheBrute: Dogman.* CoDragons* DualBoss: You fight both of them at the same time.* RecurringBoss: You fight them twice - first at the end of Greenwich Observatory, and a second time immediately before the FinalBoss.* ReptilesAreAbhorrent: Mander.* WickedCultured: Mander was educated in the best schools in England.

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!!Iron Slugger

A monstrous, quasi-mechanical boxer representing Palethorn's faction.

* AnArmAndALeg: As Iron Slugger's HP goes down, he starts losing limbs. By the end of the fight, he's a limbless torso hopping around and trying to headbutt you.* BrainInAJar: The top of his head is glass, so his brain is clearly visible.* {{Foreshadowing}}: There's a poster of him in the main menu's flyby introduction, and you can later find parts of his body and schematics inside Palethorne's house in Kensington.* OffWithHisHead: Dan's final attack against him will take his head clean off.* UnexpectedGameplayChange: His entire fight is a boxing match between him and Fortesque.

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!!The Count

One of Palethorn's associates, the Count is a powerful vampire lord residing within Wulfrum Hall.

* BerserkButton : Dan interjects during the Count's long-winded pre-battle speech. This wasn't a good idea.--> '''The Count:''' ''"[[LargeHam YOU INTERRUPT ME]]!?"''* BossArenaIdiocy: The Count's chamber is filled with mirrors, which are used to reflect his energy attacks and later cast burning sunlight at him. Why he has mirrors in his chamber is anybody's guess. He's a vampire. He cannot see his reflection anyway.* LargeHam: As soon as he awakes from his sleep, he gives a hammy speech about how he's walked the earth for a thousand years and beaten much bigger threats than Sir Dan.* TinTyrant: He spends the first half of the fight covered head-to-toe in ornate armor, though he loses it for the second phase.* WeakenedByTheLight: In his second phase, he gets burned alive by the mirrors in his room reflecting sunlight onto him.

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!! UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper

Yes, ''that'' UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper. This interpretation of the notorious serial killer casts him as [[HistoricalVillainUpgrade a tall, green-skinned monster with bloodied blades for fingers]].

* DeathFromAbove: He's able to summon flaming meteors from the sky. Somehow.* HeroKiller: [[spoiler:Kills Kiya, although Dan uses a time machine to reverse this.]]* HistoricalVillainUpgrade: The real Jack the Ripper probably wasn't a seven-foot tall supernatural monster with the power to summon meteors.* LifeDrain: How he kills his victims.* SerialKiller* VillainsWantMercy: After his boss battle, he begs for this from Sir Dan.-->'''The Ripper:''' Mercy, mercy, honorable knight, spare me!-->'''Sir Dan:''' Nah-ah! ''(BANG!)''* WolverineClaws: His fingers are tipped with blood-splattered knives.